On 4.7.1926, Knoebels Groves, the forerunner of today's Knoebels Amusement Resort, opened in Elysburg, Pennsylvania. A steam-powered carousel and the Chrystal Pool were two of the first attractions in the amusement park. On an area of around 45ha, the

Sprookjesbos opened in Valkenburg, between Maastricht and Heerlen, in 1950. The park is mainly aimed at parents with young children and features more than 17 different fairy tales. From Sleeping Beauty to Ali Baba, every child is guaranteed to find their

The Tuttlingen folk festival has been held on the Donauwiese fairground for decades. The site is also freely accessible to all visitors during the event.

The multitude of different attractions offers varied entertainment for all age groups. Visitors can

Meifoor Brugge is a folk festival that dates back as far as the year 1200. Indeed, in that year an International Annual Fair was organised in Bruges for the first time. Meifoor Brugge takes place in the city centre at locations including Koning Albert

Since 1962, Innsbruck's Alpine Zoo has been captivating visitors with its exceptional location at an altitude of around 750 metres, making it one of the highest zoos in Europe. Less than 1.5 km from Innsbruck's old town, 5 hectares of space are available

The funfair takes place on the parc of the sports and leisure complex.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Sassenheim railway station (distance 700 m)

- by bus - bus stop railway station

By car:

- Venue: Square at the sports and leisure

With up to 300,000 visitors on the four days of the event, the Simon Juda Market is one of the most important city centre funfairs in Germany. There are up to 220 fairground companies and 30 rides on site.

Travel information:

By public transport - Bus

If you fancy a relaxing trip into nature, Leipzig Wildlife Park in the Connewitz district is just the ticket. Covering around 42 hectares of woodland and meadows, you can experience native wildlife up close – from roe deer, wild boar and red deer to

The Sababurg Zoo is located 45 kilometres west of Göttingen and 40 kilometres north of Kassel. It was opened in 1973, but has more than 440 years of history behind it, making it one of the oldest zoological institutions in Europe. Visitors will find

The Münchehagen Dinosaur Park features a roughly 2.5-kilometer-long loop trail where visitors can see more than 300 lifelike reconstructions of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals.

This unique museum combines real nature, an archaeological site, and